The book, Tracing the History of Your House by Nick Barratt
Contains details on the many sources of information available to the researcher, and how to use the information to build up a detailed history of a house.
(19 Burn Rd is to right)
These extracts are taken from the bundle of documents which make up the deeds for the property at 17, Burn Road, Birchencliffe, Huddersfield, W. Yorkshire. I have included all the names and dates mentioned in these documents along with their purpose and salient facts from each document.
The earliest document is from 1855 when the buildings were already in existence. There is nothing in the documents to tell when the houses were built or who built them.
24th September 1855
Indenture between Clara THORNHILL of Fixby, Co. of York. Age under 21.
and Rev. Alfred BROWN. Clerk Vicar of Calverley.
and John Hodgson RAMSBOTHAM of Huddersfield, MD.
and Christopher WHITE of Lincoln's Inn Fields, Middx. Gentleman.
and Charles IREDALE of Birchencliffe.
Charles IREDALE takes a 99 year lease on the land and buildings at 17 & 19 Burn Road, Birchencliffe.
11th September 1856
Conveyance from Clara CLARKE THORNHILL wife of William Capel CLARKE THORNHILL of Swakeleys in Middx.
and Honoria HUNGERFORD wife of Henry HUNGERFORD Holdwich Hungerford of Dingby Park, Northampton.
and Charles IREDALE of Haigh House in Longwood. Clothier.
Charles IREDALE buys the property for £30.
5th January 1862
Birth Certificate of John Albert HEPWORTH
Father - George HEPWORTH
Mother - Eliza HEPWORTH formerly PILLING
Born - Birchincliffe
Reg'd - Golcar
5th February 1876
Agreement for conveyance between:
| Joe MOORE | Of Lindley | Foreman |
| John ROBINSON | Of Birchencliffe | Plasterer |
| James BATES | " " | Stonemason |
| Thomas BOTTOMLEY | " " | Stonemason |
| John HEPWORTH | " " | Cloth Dresser |
| Ephraim BOTTOMLEY | " " | Spinner |
| Joseph WILKINSON | " " | Shoemaker |
| Thomas SUNDERLAND | " " | Woodcarver |
| Thomas BATES | " " | Spinner |
| Benjamin BOTTOMLEY | " " | Stonemason |
| William PILLING | " " | Woollen Weaver |
| George ARMITAGE | " " | Miner |
ALL TRUSTEES OF NO 158 ODDFELLOWS LODGE
and George HEPWORTH of Lindley Mason.
14th November 1884
Letters of administration for the estate of George HEPWORTH late of Burn Rd, Birchencliffe Stonemason. Died 8th October 1884 at Burn Rd. Eliza HEPWORTH widow.
25th March 1912
Copy of probate of will of Eliza HEPWORTH.
Eliza HEPWORTH of 49 East Street, Lindley, widow. Died 6th March 1912 at 49 East St, Lindley.
Joseph BARLOW to be sole executor of the will.
20th September 1912
Conveyance from Joseph BARLOW (executor of will of Eliza HEPWORTH) of 'Penarth' Holly Bank Rd, Lindley, Huddersfield, Wool Merchant.
and John Albert HEPWORTH of 17 Burn Road, Birchencliffe. Stonemason.
19 Burn Rd occupied by Charles H LITTLEWOOD
18th October 1931
Death certificate of John Albert HEPWORTH
Reg'd in Huddersfield. Sub district Lockwood
When& Where Died - 18th October 1931 at 17 Burn Rd, Birchencliffe.
Name - John Albert HEPWORTH
Age - 69 years
Prof - Stonemason (Journeyman)
Cause - Cerebral Apoplexy, Athersma? and Chronic Bronchitis
Cert by - A J HUTCHISON
Informant - George HEPWORTH, son, present at death
Residence - 17 Burn Rd, Birchencliffe.
Reg Date - 19th October 1931
21st December 1931
Letters of administration for the estate of John Albert HEPWORTH to his widow Sarah Ann HEPWORTH.
15th October 1938
Copy will of Mrs Sarah Ann HEPWORTH.
This is the last will and testament of me Sarah Ann HEPWORTH of 19 Burn Rd, Birchencliffe, Huddersfield, Co. of Yorkshire.
1 I revoke all former wills and testamentary dispositions made by me.
2 I appoint my son George and my daughter Beatrice Ellen to be the executors and trustees of this my will.
3 I give to my Grandson Jack Nutton the sum of £50 absolutely (free of duty).
4 I devise and bequeath the residue of my real and personal estate ............equally to son and daughter.
Signed SA HEPWORTH
Witnessed SW Garsed Solicitor, Elland.
Connie Firth his clerk.
7th March 1955
Death Certificate of Sarah Ann HEPWORTH
Date & Place - 4th March 1955. St Lukes Hospital.
Name - Sarah Ann HEPWORTH
Age - 88 years
Proff - widow of John Albert HEPWORTH
Cause - Senility, myxoedema
Cert by - Geoffrey R BURROW MB
Informant - George HEPWORTH, son, 6 Cowrakes RD, Lindley, Hudds.
Reg Date - 7th March 1955
14th May 1955
An assent to the vesting of property at 17 Burn Rd, Birchencliffe between
George HEPWORTH 6 Cowrakes Rd
and Beatrice Ellen NUTTON of 17 Burn Rd, wife of James Henry NUTTON.
14th May 1955
Conveyance from The Personal Representatives of SA HEPWORTH deceased to Mr Joseph BUCKLEY of 23 Matlock St, Lee Mount, Halifax. Retired Engineer. Of 19 Burn Rd, Birchencliffe.
4th June 1976
Transfer of whole of property at 17 Burn Rd, Birchencliffe from Beatrice Ellen NUTTON to The Council of the Borough of Kirklees of the Town Hall, Huddersfield.
Signed by Beatrice Ellen NUTTON
Witnessed by J. NUTTON, 16 Norton Street, Elland, Yorks. Electrical Engineer.
13th October 1983
Transfer of whole of property at 17 Burn Rd, Birchencliffe, from The Council of the Borough of Kirklees to Messrs Livsey and Brook.
1986
I bought the newly renovated property, and lived there until the end of 1992.
Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this data, transcription errors can occur, therefore original sources should always be checked.
22/03/2008